When I first started pricing projects, I had no idea what I was doing. I read every free article I could find online, asked questions in the membership community I was part of, and then just started throwing out numbers. Honestly, I relied on the gut check method a lot. If it felt fair and…
If you want to look professional and polished as a content creator when pitching destinations or brands, you need a media kit. It’s basically your résumé that showcases who you are, what you offer, and the audience that you reach. A great media kit can be the difference between an email that gets ignored and…
Pitching hotels as a travel content creator can feel like a mystery at first. You know other creators are landing free stays and collaborations, but figuring out how to make your pitch stand out in a sea of other creators can be tough. The truth is, successful hotel partnerships aren’t just about asking for complimentary…
As a creator with a smaller audience, I knew every time I pitched a destination, they would ask themselves, “Can she deliver the results we’re looking for?” That’s why after my first few partnerships, I learned how to build a case study and started creating them to strategically use in my upcoming pitches. At first,…
If you’re serious about growing your travel blog or content creation business, attending travel blogging conferences can be a total game-changer. From networking with brands and DMOs (Destination Marketing Organizations) to learning the latest industry trends, these events can fast-track your growth in so many unexpected ways. I started attending conferences back in 2021, and…
Struggling to land partnerships with tourism boards, no matter how many emails you send? I’ve been there. Back in 2021, I was pitching destinations with emails that were fine… they just weren’t super compelling. Since then, I’ve partnered with over 30 destinations across the U.S. and dialed in how I pitch. The biggest shift? I…
